Post by: LDennis24 on October 29, 2023, 08:47:04 PM
Nobody nearby said they had seen anything since June and I had to go to a different location. Well now I know why. These were shot together in the pasture of the neighboring ranch and another guy across the canyon about 2 miles away said he has game cam pics of several mature Tom's and a few youngsters. Damn it!
Post by: LDennis24 on October 29, 2023, 09:05:11 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 29, 2023, 09:16:21 PM
Post by: bornhunter on October 29, 2023, 09:35:57 PM
Post by: MADMAX on October 29, 2023, 10:09:32 PM
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Post by: buglebuster on October 29, 2023, 10:13:46 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on October 30, 2023, 04:45:05 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on October 30, 2023, 07:21:28 AM
Post by: bigmacc on November 20, 2023, 02:56:09 PM
Post by: logola512c on November 20, 2023, 04:54:01 PM
Yep, if you know the folks, tell them congratulations and thank you. For folks who think predators are not problem number 1 for our herds. Well, think again. The estimate of 3000 cats in this state is absurd!
I already complained about this elsewhere, but I was talking to one of the loggers in the snoqualmie tree farm, and he said the biologist estimates that there are 400 cougars just in the tree farm. In my ten or so days in there looking for deer, I saw 4 cougars jump across logging roads while driving, and exactly 2 bucks. That's bonkers...
Post by: hunter399 on November 20, 2023, 06:36:11 PM
I want to go cat hunting.
Post by: LDennis24 on November 20, 2023, 07:05:08 PM
Post by: ASHQUACK on November 20, 2023, 07:51:09 PM
I never put any effort into hunting cats but after the last couple years I think it's time to start. I just don't know that I want to eat one. :dunno:You kill.one I'd happily take the meat off of your hands. They are great table fare.
Post by: MADMAX on November 20, 2023, 07:56:30 PM
I never put any effort into hunting cats but after the last couple years I think it's time to start. I just don't know that I want to eat one. :dunno:You kill.one I'd happily take the meat off of your hands. They are great table fare.
Just like pork on your fork
Kill one
Try it you’ll be very surprised
Post by: lewy on November 20, 2023, 08:04:26 PM
Post by: Birdguy on November 21, 2023, 08:11:34 PM
Great job by the shooters regardless of where or why it's great to have them gone!
Post by: snake on December 02, 2023, 06:18:28 PM
Post by: Humptulips on December 02, 2023, 06:59:39 PM
Arent almost all the cougar quotas filled every year? the quotas are stupid low. Doesn't matter how many people start hunting cats until they raise the quotas or SSS I guess.I haven't run the numbers in a few years but when I did about half the PMUs never fulfilled their target number. Mostly westside units came up short.
Post by: slavenoid on December 02, 2023, 07:39:01 PM
Arent almost all the cougar quotas filled every year? the quotas are stupid low. Doesn't matter how many people start hunting cats until they raise the quotas or SSS I guess.I haven't run the numbers in a few years but when I did about half the PMUs never fulfilled their target number. Mostly westside units came up short.
I thought I remembered darn near every unit being open in the late season last year.
Post by: Gentrys on December 02, 2023, 08:30:02 PM
Post by: HighlandLofts on December 11, 2023, 05:49:44 AM
Post by: Scruffy on December 12, 2023, 01:52:48 AM
Arent almost all the cougar quotas filled every year? the quotas are stupid low. Doesn't matter how many people start hunting cats until they raise the quotas or SSS I guess.I haven't run the numbers in a few years but when I did about half the PMUs never fulfilled their target number. Mostly westside units came up short.
I thought I remembered darn near every unit being open in the late season last year.
I've been watching the last few years and all areas remain open except for about 5 that will reach their quotas.
Post by: LDennis24 on December 12, 2023, 07:23:18 AM
Post by: hunter399 on December 12, 2023, 08:28:17 AM
I went empty handed on elk this year and this area still didn't have much elk sign in the late season and I believe it's because there are still more cats in there. The elk totally changed their patterns this year in that area. Hopefully they return next season.
I'm gonna say you are correct. There is more cats still in your area.
The two cats in the pickup look to be younger cats.
Moma and Papa cats are still slaying ungulates.
Just a guess on my part.